Primary Mathematics Reflective Reader
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 20. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-84445-036-7 (ISBN)
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Description
This book contains extracts from journals and books on key issues surrounding primary mathematics teaching, all of which have been included to prompt reflection on how children learn mathematical concepts and how teachers teach. The extracts lead trainees on from the skills and knowledge of teaching into territories where their beliefs and approaches are challenged.
Reviews / Votes
"Excellent reference material for students starting to move from Foundation to Degree Level. Readability is a real plus" (Education Tutor, East Lancashire Institute of HE)More details
Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-036-7 (9781844450367)
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Persons
Gill Bottle is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Childhood Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. She has worked in primary education for over twenty years. She is particularly interested in Early Years and has written about early mathematics for several academic and practitioner journals. Gina Donaldson worked in primary schools for 11 years as class teacher and mathematics co-ordinator and was trained as Leading Mathematics Teacher. She joined the primary mathematics team at Canterbury Christ Church University College in 1999 where she co-ordinates the PGCE mathematics course and teaches on the Year 2 and Year 3 Advanced Studies in Mathematics courses. Andrew Harris is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training at Canterbury Christ Church University. After teaching in schools in Derbyshire and Gloucestershire, he moved into higher education and worked as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Mathematics Education at St martin's College, Ambleside. Louise O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training at Canterbury Christ Church University. She has worked in primary schools in Kent since 1992 and moved into higher education in 2000. Her main interests are in children's written and mental calculation strategies. Margaret Sangster is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training at Canterbury Christ Church University. She has taught across the primary school age-range and was a deputy head and a maths advisory teacher before moving into higher education. Her particular interests are children's understanding of mathematical pattern, the effective teaching of mathematics and the use of generic teaching strategies. Jon Wild is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training at Canterbury Christ Church University. He has worked in the primary education sector for 18 years, initially in London and then in southeast Kent, holding posts as deputy headteacher and headteacher. He is involved in the development of the Education Faculty's eLearning dimension at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Content
Introduction
The nature of mathematical understanding
Teaching children to think mathematically
Number: Learning to count and understand place value
Mental and written calculation strategies
Contexts for children's mathematical thinking
Problem-solving
Making decisions about mathematics and ICT
Effective teaching of mathematics
Catering for a range of mathematical abilities
References
Index
The nature of mathematical understanding
Teaching children to think mathematically
Number: Learning to count and understand place value
Mental and written calculation strategies
Contexts for children's mathematical thinking
Problem-solving
Making decisions about mathematics and ICT
Effective teaching of mathematics
Catering for a range of mathematical abilities
References
Index